Nigel Clough said before the game that he would be naming a full-strength side as Albion looked to continue their run in the cup - and only two changes to the starting XI from their last outing against Sunderland showed he meant it.

One switch was enforced, with the suspended Kyle McFadzean replaced by John Brayford at centre-half, the versatile defender back after a month out injured.

Further upfield, Marvin Sordell was given a rest on the right flank, having started each of Burton's eight League One fixtures so far this season, with Southampton loanee Jake Hesketh coming in.

Hesketh looked keen to get on the ball early against the Clarets, although it was down the opposite wing that Albion began the game brightly.